INVESTIGATION: How N152Million Flowed From Nigerian Football Federation Into Private Accounts Over Eight Years

However, findings by this reporter raise concerns about transparency, financial accountability and compliance with public finance rules within the federation.

An investigation by this reporter has uncovered how the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) paid at least ₦152,607,046.53 into private bank accounts belonging to officials, staff, and associates of the federation between September 2018 and March 2026.

The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF), which oversees football administration in Nigeria and receives government funding alongside grants from FIFA and CAF, is expected to comply with financial regulations and transparency standards.

However, findings by this reporter raise concerns about transparency, financial accountability and compliance with public finance rules within the federation.

This investigation, based on payment records obtained from GovSpend, found that at least ₦152.6 million was paid into private bank accounts linked to individuals associated with the NFF between September 2018 and March 2026.